Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

          

Serve with whipped cream on top.

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup butter
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 egg, beaten
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons white sugar

  • PREP

    25 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    55 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives. Stir in cream and egg. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 minutes. Press into a half-inch thick sheet. Cut into squares. Place on baking sheets.
  3. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries.
  4. Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 344 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35.2 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg
Fat: 21.1 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 4.5 g
Sodium: 241 mg